In The New Normal series, Dr Miriam explores how diagnostic frameworks shape our understanding of neurodivergence. Part 2 critiques these systems, revealing how biases in tools like the DSM and ICD lead to the misrecognition of Black, gender-diverse, and working-class individuals. Dr Miriam calls for a reimagining of diagnostic models, urging a shift towards more inclusive, context-aware, and justice-oriented practices in understanding neurodivergence.

Excerpt from “The New Normal” by Dr Miriam

You didn’t discover us. You just learned to name us. Neurodivergence was never yours to define or to gatekeep. We were always here.

Dr Miriam Mavia-Zajac and the team at Neurodiverse You have been short-listed in the 2025 GHP Mental Health Awards

Empowering neurodiverse students with autism, ADHD & more. Tailored teaching, assistive tech, inclusive classrooms. Strategies for students.

For neurodiverse individuals mental health (anxiety, depression etc.) is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of well-being

Dr Miriam explains how rejection sensitivity and camouflaging affect neurodivergent individuals with ADHD and autism in social situations.

In this article Dr Miriam discusses the shift towards embracing the differences associated with Neurodivergence as part of human diversity.

Cultural & Generation Considerations can affect the experience of ADHD & Autism(ASD)

For individuals with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), social interactions can be complex

Co-occurring conditions accompanying ADHD and Autism can complicate the diagnostic and treatment process.

Embracing neurodiversity is about more than providing support—it’s about valuing and leveraging differences as strengths.

Dr Miriam Mavia-Zajac dispells the myths and misinformation that are creating a barrier for those living with ADHD and Autism.

Parenting a child with ADHD and/or Autism can be challenging. Dr Miriam's strategies and insights can help smooth the way.

Early intervention is critical to changing the lives of individuals with ASD and ADHD for the better. Early intervention is vital.

Immediate action is needed to address the hidden costs of the long NHS waiting lists for ADHD & Autism Assessment & Diagnosis

Introduction: The cost of waiting for an ASD or ADHD diagnosis isn't just emotional—it's also hitting our wallets hard. The extended NHS...

For children long NHS waiting lists for ASD and ADHD assessments turn their formative years into a period of uncertainty and struggle

The lengthy NHS waiting lists for ASD and ADHD tests are causing untold damage, not just financially but emotionally and socially.